Posted Monday, August 1, 2022 9:12 AM EDT Last Updated Monday, August 1, 2022 9:17 AM EDT
Several Richmond Hill residents are homeless after an overnight fire heavily damaged six units in a townhouse complex.
The fire broke out shortly before 1 a.m. on Plaisance Road, which is near Yonge Street and Carrvile Road.
According to York Regional Police, the fire started in one unit and spread to others.
The entire complex was evacuated, they said.
No injuries were reported.
There is no word on the cause of the fire at this time.
Firefighters from Richmond Hill, Central York and Vaughan were called to help battle the fire, which is now out. Crews remain on the scene and are on the lookout for any hot spots.
The Ontario Fire Marshal has been notified.
Carrville Road is currently closed between Yonge Street and Avenue Road.
FIRE – Roads closed at Carville Avenue at Richmond Hill W/B at Yonge St. and E/B on Avenue Rd. Townhouse fire in the Carville Ave/Plaisance Rd area. The entire town house complex is being evacuated. Please avoid the area. @YRP
— YRP Duty Office (@YRPDutyOffice) August 1, 2022